Mozzarella Cheese vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and cucumber:
- Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and cucumber has 95% less calories than mozzarella cheese - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 80% |
| Fat | 70% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and mozzarella cheese are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and cucumber has 100% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cucumber has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than cucumber - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mozzarella cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both mozzarella cheese and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber has 96% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both mozzarella cheese and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mozzarella Cheese or Cucumber .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than mozzarella cheese - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does cucumber or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and mozzarella cheese are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.